Combivent Inhaler

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Generic Combivent Inhaler is used in the treatment and prevention of wheezing and shortness of breath that occurs due to on-going lung disease. This generic medicine is used against chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The inhaler contains two medicines in it namely; albuterol and ipratropium. The medicine works by relaxing the muscles that are present around the airways and reducing the inflammation of the same. Due to which, it open up and the patient can breathe easily.

Details

Generic Combivent Inhaler is meant for oral inhalation and not for swallowing. The active ingredient of this medication is Albuterol and ipratropium. Generic Combivent Inhaler should be stored at room temperature. The inhaler should be kept in upright position. It should be kept away from the reach of child and pet. This generic inhaler should be protected from physical factors such as light, moisture, heat and dampness as it might affect the effectiveness of the medicine.

Generic Combivent Inhaler is manufactured by various pharmaceutical companies that are located at different geographical locations. This medicine is available in the market under various brand names. Due to its reliable result, this inhaler has acquired top position in the market for treating asthma attacks. FDA has approved this medicine in October 1996.

Mechanism of action:

Generic Combivent Inhaler contains two medicines namely Albuterol and Ipratropium. Both these components work in different ways and together produce effective result by relaxing the muscles of the airways.

Albuterol being beta-2-agonist and stimulate beta-2-receptors that is present in the smooth muscle cells that is present at the lining of the airways. This results in relaxation of muscle and open airways.

In contrast to this, Ipratropium is known to block the effectiveness of acetylcholine that is found in the airways and nasal passages. Acetylcholine is a chemical that is utilized by nerves for communication with muscle cells. In patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the cholinergic nerve that goes to the lungs results in narrowing of the airways. This is done by stimulating the muscles that surround the airways, gets contracted. Now, the anti-cholinergic effect of Ipratropium is responsible for blocking the effect of cholinergic nerve. This causes muscle to get relaxed and airways are dilated.

Generic Combivent Inhaler is contradicted in patient who is hypersensitive to any ingredient of this medicine.

Side effects:

No two people will have same immune system. Therefore, the drug tolerance power of the medicine also varies. Following are some of the side effects that the patient might get after using this medicine:

Generic Combivent Inhaler might interact with other medicine and can cause serious side effects on the health of the patient. Some of the drugs that might interfere with the action of this medicine are:

Amitriptyline

Tranylcypromine

Albuterol

Propranolol

Furosemide

This is not the complete list of drug. There are other drugs that might interact with this generic medicine. Care should be taken by the patient.

Dosage:

The best dose for this medicine is decided by the doctor of the patient based on the severity of the condition, requirement and tolerance power of the medicine.

Missed dose:

In case the patient misses their dose, they should consult to the doctor.

Overdose:

If the patient is experiencing chest pain, seizure, irregular heartbeat, etc. then they should contact to the doctor as early as possible. These are some of the symptoms that the patient might get due to overdose of the medicine.

Precautions:

Before taking generic Combivent Inhaler, the patient should tell to the doctor if they are allergic to any active or inactive ingredients of the medicine.

In case the patient has medical history of high blood pressure, heart disease, glaucoma, difficulty in urination, enlarged prostate, seizure, overactive thyroid, diabetes, etc. then they should tell to the doctor before starting treatment with this medicine.

Generic Combivent Inhaler makes the patient feel dizzy and can also lead to blurred vision. Therefore, the patient should avoid work that requires alertness such as driving vehicle, operating machine, etc.

The patient should limit the intake of alcohol and alcoholic beverage when using this medicine.

Nursing patient and pregnant patient should consult to the doctor before using this inhaler.